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UPSC CSE Study Guide
A complete preparation guide for Union Public Service Commission - Civil Services. Below is the full syllabus broken down by subject, along with the topics you need to master to crack UPSC CSE.
Indian Polity & Governance
20 topics to cover
- Constitution - Preamble
- Constitution - Fundamental Rights
- Constitution - Directive Principles
- Constitution - Fundamental Duties
- Constitution - Union Government
- Constitution - State Government
- Parliament - Structure & Functions
- State Legislature
- Judiciary - Supreme Court
- Judiciary - High Courts
- Constitutional Bodies
- Local Government - Panchayati Raj
- Local Government - Municipalities
- Federalism & Centre-State Relations
- Election Commission & Electoral Process
- CAG & Accountability
- Public Services & Civil Services
- Emergency Provisions
- Amendments & Constitutional Reforms
- Governance & Accountability
Indian History & Culture
18 topics to cover
- Ancient India - Indus Valley
- Ancient India - Vedic Period
- Ancient India - Mauryan Empire
- Ancient India - Post-Mauryan Period
- Medieval India - Delhi Sultanate
- Medieval India - Mughal Empire
- Medieval India - Regional Kingdoms
- Cultural Heritage - Art & Architecture
- Social Movements - Bhakti & Sufi
- British Expansion in India
- Economic Impact of British Rule
- Social & Religious Reform Movements
- 1857 Revolt
- Indian National Movement - Moderate Phase
- Indian National Movement - Extremist Phase
- Gandhi Era & Mass Movements
- Revolutionary Movements
- Post-Independence History
Geography
18 topics to cover
- Physical Geography - Earth Structure
- Physical Geography - Landforms
- Physical Geography - Climate
- Physical Geography - Oceanography
- Physical Geography - Biogeography
- Indian Geography - Physical Features
- Indian Geography - Drainage Systems
- Indian Geography - Climate & Monsoon
- Indian Geography - Natural Vegetation
- Indian Geography - Soils
- Resources - Minerals
- Resources - Energy
- Resources - Water Resources
- Agriculture in India
- Industries in India
- Transport & Communication
- World Geography - Regional Studies
- Map Skills & Practical Geography
Indian Economy
20 topics to cover
- Economic Concepts - National Income
- Economic Concepts - GDP & GNP
- Economic Concepts - Inflation
- Indian Economy - Planning
- Indian Economy - Five Year Plans
- Indian Economy - Sectors
- Agriculture & Allied Sectors
- Industry & Services
- Banking System
- RBI & Monetary Policy
- Fiscal Policy & Budget
- Taxation System
- External Sector - Trade
- External Sector - BOP
- Infrastructure Development
- Poverty & Unemployment
- Social Sector Initiatives
- Economic Reforms
- Financial Markets
- Sustainable Development
Science & Technology
19 topics to cover
- Physics - Mechanics
- Physics - Heat & Thermodynamics
- Physics - Optics
- Physics - Electricity & Magnetism
- Chemistry - Matter & States
- Chemistry - Acids Bases Salts
- Chemistry - Metals & Non-metals
- Biology - Cell & Genetics
- Biology - Human Body Systems
- Biology - Diseases & Immunity
- Space Technology - ISRO Missions
- Space Technology - Satellites
- Defence Technology
- Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
- Nuclear Technology
- Information Technology
- Nanotechnology
- Renewable Energy
- Environmental Science
Current Affairs & General Studies
16 topics to cover
- National Affairs - Government Policies
- National Affairs - Schemes
- National Affairs - Social Issues
- International Relations - Foreign Policy
- International Relations - International Organizations
- International Relations - Bilateral Relations
- Economy - Budget & Economic Survey
- Economy - Economic Events
- Science & Tech Updates
- Environment & Climate Change
- Defense & Security
- Sports & Awards
- Art & Culture Events
- Supreme Court Judgments
- Summits & Conferences
- Important Personalities
Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
10 topics to cover
- Ethics - Basic Concepts
- Ethics - Moral Philosophy
- Ethics - Public Service Values
- Ethics - Probity in Governance
- Case Studies - Ethical Dilemmas
- Case Studies - Public Administration
- Attitude & Aptitude
- Emotional Intelligence
- Integrity & Honesty
- Ethics in International Relations
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